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12 fun facts for the 12 days of Christmas

Dec. 19, 2018 By Nick Zaino Editor The 12 days of Christmas begin on Dec. 25 and run through Jan. 5. Here are a dozen fun facts to take you through this celebratory time: 1. “Jingle Bells” was written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas. 2. The image of Santa Clau... More »

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Totally tubular trends of 2018

Dec. 19, 2018 By Jessica Zheng Staff Writer Wow, 365 days have gone by in a flash! Whether these trends have come back in style or were brand new in 2018, this has certainly been a year to remember. Here are the top eight trends of 2018: Yanny and Laurel A stu... More »

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Student Spotlight: Ruby Rodrigues

Dec. 12, 2018 By Somaia Hassan Editor For the month of December, The Lighthouse turns the spotlight over to senior Ruby Rodrigues. During her years at LHS, Rodrigues has become a role model for other students by holding leadership positions in school and in th... More »

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The Monthly Pessimist: Homework makes me lose hours of sleep

Dec. 14, 2018       By Sebastian Cabrera Editor Starting as early as first grade, children receive homework, and as they grow older, they have to do more and more of it. Homework can be so difficult and time-consuming that it stresses students out to the point... More »

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Nazli’s Closet: Cold weather must-haves

Dec. 6, 2018 By Nazli Tiyaloglu Managing Editor Fashion is always changing. This December, make sure you are keeping up with the most up-to-date trends by stocking your closet with the following cold weather essentials. These trendy looks are sure to have you ... More »

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Suspicious packages sent to government officials

Map courtesy of Google Maps Dec. 4, 2018 By Andrew Estafanous Staff Writer Two weeks before the national midterm elections, a series of suspicious and potentially explosive packages addressed to high-ranking Democrats and critics of President Donald Trump wer... More »

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How to stay healthy during the holiday season

Nov. 30, 2018 By Yaren Ozbay Staff Writer Staying healthy can be challenging during this time of year. It involves dieting, working out and understanding what the term “healthy” means. With the holidays approaching, algebra teacher Mrs. Granieri—who eats healt... More »